Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impoundment

noun

ɪmˈpaʊndmənt

Definition

The act of seizing or taking possession of something, especially property, by legal authority.

Examples

The impoundment of vehicles can often occur when they are parked illegally.
After the flood, there was an impoundment of water in the reservoirs.
The court ordered the impoundment of the defendant’s assets until the case was resolved.

Meaning

Impoundment refers to the action of legally taking control of something, usually in relation to property that is temporarily withheld or confined due to legal reasons.